Hammer Attack Injures Eight at Tokyo University

A hammer attack at Hosei University's Tama Campus in Tokyo resulted in at least eight people being injured on Friday. The suspect, a woman in her 20s who appeared to be a student, was apprehended by university staff and later arrested. All victims were reported to be conscious following the attack, although the full extent of their injuries remains unclear. The incident took place in the Machida district, and Tokyo Metropolitan Police are investigating the circumstances. This attack is an unusual occurrence in Japan, known for its strict gun control laws and generally low violent crime rates. It follows a series of other violent incidents in the country, including the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and several stabbings in recent years.